Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.

Key Points:

• Elon Musk, after a high-profile and ultimately unsuccessful $20 million investment in the 2025 Wisconsin state Supreme Court race, is now quietly supporting Republican candidates in key midterm elections, including the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
• Unlike his public campaign in Wisconsin, Musk is keeping a low profile in Texas, with Republicans preferring he avoid drawing attention to his financial involvement to prevent energizing Democratic opposition.
• Musk’s America PAC has spent nearly $5.2 million so far in Texas and is expected to increase spending, contributing to a recent surge of Republican financial support that has helped Paxton overcome an initial fundraising deficit against Talarico.
• The Texas Senate race is highly competitive, with Paxton facing vulnerabilities due to scandals and a contentious primary, while Democrats are leveraging Musk’s involvement to frame the election as a battle against elite influence.
• National Republican groups and PACs, including MAGA Inc. and Lone Star Liberty PAC, are heavily investing in Texas to maintain GOP control, coordinating efforts to counter Talarico’s fundraising advantage and messaging.